Shaving Products

êShave has always been known for good lather shaving creams and great smelling products. And they certainly didn’t disappoint with their newest fragrance – Orange Sandalwood. At first I was skeptical, considering Orange and Sandalwood are independently very strong fragrances, but somehow êShave found the right blend to merge both scents without them being overbearing. The following [...]

There are many products out there today that are designed to treat the problem of razor bumps (pseudo-folliculitis barbae). But, what I have noticed with other brands is that they seem to dry out the area it is applied to or not work at all. Sometimes knowing the right way to shave doesn’t always 100% solve the problem. So this is [...]

Razor Burn Repair – by Anthony Logistics Packed with: Marshmallow (Root) – Medically used for skin burns, muscle aches, and inflammations of the skin. Chamomile – Used (in skincare) for various skin problems, such as skin rashes.  Also promotes cell regeneration (for faster healing). St. Johns Wort – Used by doctors as a balm for burns, wounds and insect bites. [...]

I was introduced to this product by the owner and creator of The Gentlemens Refinery grooming line, Perry Gastis. Perry, having worked as the Master Barber for the Art of Shaving and Executive Barber at Truefitt & Hill (North America),  I had to believe that he was capable of developing a very competitive product. Disappointed…I was not! Hand made with 100% natural [...]

Thanks to the influence of athletes, actors and musicians, the beard trends varying from short to long will definitely be here for a while. So with that being said, if you are one of those guys that wears a little face protection from time to time, it’s best that you upgrade your equipment. The WAHL Peanut may not look like much, [...]

November 2011’s POTM and also crowned 2011 Must Have Shaving Cream. As I mentioned in my previous POTM article, “I literally had enough lather to shave at least three times.” It touts a consistent, rich lather that keeps the skin moist throughout! Priced at $18 for a 4oz tub, get 2 and tell them Craig the Barber sent you!   [xrr rating=5/5] [...]

An aftershave balm is the key component in assuring that freshly shaved skin is properly healed and moisturized. So that’s where the Pure & Natural Aftershave Balm (previously October’s 2011 – POTM) comes into play! With over 30 years of experience in the field of barbering in the United Kingdom, Master Barber – Ian Kane owner of The Village Barber product line, has seen his share of shaving irritation. So with [...]

The Cool Fix by Shaveworks gets the job done without the harsh effects of many alcohol based ingrown hair treatment systems. Here’s the breakdown… Tackles four shaving woes – ingrown hairs, razor bumps, razor burn and redness Filled with exfoliating agents that slough off dead skin, leaving the area clearer Boerhavia Root Extract – helps to [...]

Shaving creams, shaving creams… what’s the difference? Well, there are good ones… and not so good ones. This is a pretty good one! Kyoku for Men Sake Infused Shave Cream currently holds it’s place in TMR history as the January 2011’s P.O.T.M., so I won’t waste your time with repeating myself. Here are two reasons that [...]

Yes, I know  I don’t wear a bald head, but I have friends that do! So I recruited 3 of them, to help me with this review. Here’s the low-down… All three were impressed with the design, since so much thought was placed into making this unit comfortable. However, when shaving along the back and the sides of the head their confidence faded [...]